Wednesday, August 29, 2012

If you suffer from depression, you may not want to use pharmaceutical drugs to treat your depression. You may prefer to use natural methods to fight depression. Here are some ways you can overcome depression naturally, as long as your depression is in the moderate range.

Like millions of other people all over the world, I have suffered from depression for many years of my life.

And like many people who suffer from depression, I didn't really like the idea of taking powerful pharmaceutical drugs to treat it.

So, I have always tried to find ways to help depression that don't necessarily rely on using heavy duty drugs.

When I was doing my research into my book "How You Can Be Smarter - Use Your Brain to Learn Faster, Remember Better, and Be More Creative" I found a lot of information about natural treatments that could help depression as well as help improve memory and thinking.

One of the things I found very interesting is that if you live in Europe or Asia, and you happen to have depression, you are much more likely to get prescribed a herbal preparation by your doctor.

However, if you live in North America, prescribing herbs or other natural products is about the last thing your doctor will do for you. Instead, a North American doctor is much more likely to prescribe antidepressants from a big pharmaceutical company.

What I have written in this article is a really, really short overview of some of the many natural treatments that have been used for depression.

If you happen to have a mild form of depression, then natural methods can work.

If you have a serious depression, and that means a state of sadness or emptiness that goes on and on, and bleeds all the joy out of your life so that you feel like it is all empty and meaningless, then some professional treatment can be helpful.

Some Natural Treatments for Depression

Many people who suffer from depression prefer the idea of finding a natural treatment for their condition rather than taking prescription anti-depressants.

Is there anything you can get in a health food store that might help with depression? Yes, maybe, if your depression is in the mild to moderate range of severity. A more severe or long-term depression should be treated by a qualified professional.

If you are already taking prescription anti-depressants, do not also take any natural remedies at the same time without first consulting your doctor!

In some cases, there can be dangerous interactions. Just because something is natural does not mean it is always safe for everybody.

St. John's Wort

One of the best known and most widely prescribed natural remedies for depression is St. John's Wort. This herb has been used as a remedy for depression in Europe for decades. It is believed to now be the most commonly used anti-depressant in the world.

Many people who take St. John's Wort say they prefer the gentle lift this herb provides compared to the side effects of prescription anti-depressants.

The exact method by which St. John's Wort works is unknown. The main active ingredient is believed to be hypericin. Other factors in the plant may have an anti-depressant effect as well.

A typical recommended dose is 900 milligrams per day, divided. Look for a product that is standardized to contain .3 percent hypericin.

Some side effects with St. John's Wort may be experienced. They include nausea and abdominal pain. Some people experience increased sensitivity to sunlight and there is some indication that taking it may lead to a higher incidence of cataracts.

Not all studies of St. John's Wort have shown positive results. Many researchers in Europe say that St. John's Wort is effective, but at least one large recent American study found it to be ineffective as a treatment for depression.

When buying St. John's Wort, or any other herbal preparation, purchase only those brands that have a reputation for reliability. Some independent tests have confirmed that not all brands of St. John's Wort offered for sale actually contain the ingredients being claimed on the package.

If you are already taking a prescription anti-depressant, do not start taking St. John's Wort without consulting your doctor first. It may not be compatible with your other medications.

Don't take St. John's Wort if you have bipolar depression or if you are pregnant.

SAM-e

If you want to find something from the health food store to fight depression, you could ask for SAM-e, also known as s-adenosyl-methionine.

SAM-e is a substance which our body can make using the amino acid L-methionine, and various other nutrients. It is believed that SAM-e can boost the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine in the brain, which may be able to improve mood.

Research reports from Europe say SAM-e has the same rate of effectiveness as most prescription anti-depressants, about 70 percent, but that it works faster and has fewer side effects. Some studies have found positive improvements in depressed patients in as few as four days.

SAM-e is better absorbed if you take it on an empty stomach between meals. A suggested dose is 400 milligrams per day.

People who have bipolar depression should not take SAM-e. If you are already taking MAO inhibitor antidepressants, do not take SAM-e. SAM-e is not legally available in all countries.

Amino Acid Therapy for Depression

Not all psychiatrists prescribe pharmaceutical antidepressants. Some psychiatrists prefer to treat depression with natural supplements such as vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and amino acids.

The amino acids which have been found most effective in treating depression are L-tyrosine, L-tryptophan and L-phenylalanine.

For many decades, the amino acid L-tryptophan was widely used to successfully treat depression. However, in 1989 a contaminated batch of this substance resulted in several deaths, so L-trypophan was removed from the market. Even though the manufacturing process for L-tryptophan has been changed to prevent this problem, the ban on the sale of L-tryptophan in many countries persists.

Today, a product related to L-Tryptophan, called 5-HTP is available in many health food stores. The 5-HTP is believed to have none of the problems that caused L-Tryptophan to be withdrawn from the shelves, and it appears to be effective in lifting depression.

If you decide to use 5-HTP for depression, discuss it with your doctor. People who are taking MAO inhibitor drugs for depression should not be taking amino acid supplements. Very young and very old people should avoid amino acid supplementation.

Other Natural Therapies to Consider

In those countries where the population eats a lot of ocean fish, the rate of depression appears to be low. North Americans don't eat very much ocean fish, and the rate of depression in North America is quite high. Many nutritionally oriented therapists believe there is a connection.

Certain ocean fish such as tuna and salmon are very rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and other compounds that are beneficial to the heart and the brain. Eating more of these fish, or getting fish oil capsules from the health food store may be useful in treating some instances of depression.

However, there is a lot of controversy over whether these fish are safe to eat, since many large ocean fish are now contaminated with mercury poisoning.

Does the benefit of the fish oil outweigh the possible danger of the mercury?

Researchers don't agree about this at this time. But you can try to include a lot more fish like salmon and tuna in your diet to see if it boosts your mood.

Folic Acid

Folic acid is one of the most important nutrients in the body, but sadly, a lack of folic acid is one of the most common deficiencies in the world.

If you suffer from depression, consider taking at least 400 mcg. per day in a supplement.

Final Thoughts

This has been a brief rundown of natural products you might find at the health food store that can help with depression.

But there are at least two more ideas I want to mention in closing that have been shown to be very beneficial to cases of depression.

Remember that before antidepressants were invented, people mostly relied on talk therapy to try get better. This can still work really well, if you have a good therapist, and if paying for therapy isn't a problem for you.

Not all types of psychotherapy work for depression. Cognitive therapy teaches the patient new, more realistic ways of thinking. Cognitive therapy has a record of curing depression that appears to be just as the rate of cure of most antidepressants.

Also remember that before therapists were invented, people talked over their problems with trusted friends, family members and spiritual advisors. So, if good therapists aren't easily available where you live, you can try look for other people to talk to that might help.

And now, one here is one final cure for some cases of depression that is easily available to most of us - exercise.

In some studies, regular physical exercise was shown to relieve depression just as effectively as medications!

So, consider incorporating some of these ideas into your life if you are feeling a bit depressed.

Serious depression may need much more intervention.

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Natural Cures for Thyroid Disorder

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid disease) is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone. The inadequate functioning of the thyroid gland can slow the intellectual functions. In addition to the memory disorders, the disease manifests particularly by a lack of appetite, chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, constipation, intolerance to cold, dry and rough skin, a hoarse voice and brittle hair. The symptoms may vary from mild to severe.

Hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis is a condition which is more common in women of age group 30 to 50 years. Such individuals show symptoms of irritation, over-anxiety, rapid heart rate, deep shallow respiration, diarrhea, heat intolerance, flushing, menstrual disturbance, fatigue and bulging of eyes. Though all of the said thyroid symptoms may not be present a few of such symptoms could be due to hyperthyroidism.

The thyroid gland manufactures and stores thyroid hormone (TH), often referred to as the body's metabolic hormone. Among other actions, TH stimulates enzymes that combine oxygen and glucose, a process that increases your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and body heat production. The hormone also helps maintain blood pressure, regulates tissue growth and development and is critical for skeletal and nervous system development. It also plays an important role in the development of the reproductive system.

The hormone thyroxine is produced by the thyroid gland, which controls a person's metabolic rate. An essential part of this hormone is the chemical iodine, and therefore an iodine-rich diet (containing seafood, shellfish, organic vegetables, and iodized salt) is a vital self-help measure for thyroid problems caused by iodine deficiency.

Lack of energy, muscle weakness, weight gain, and persistent infections are symptoms of this condition. They are a result of underactivity of the thyroid gland. Sufferers may feel cold and have a hoarse voice, coarse skin, and constipation.

Home remedies are comparatively cheaper and affordable than other therapies to treat hypothyroidism. Here are some of the home remedies that can be very effective in treating and controlling the thyroid gland. Many of them do not decrease or increase thyroid function but it regulates the gland to produce enough quantity of hormone.

Agnus castus can support the pituitary gland and can help balancing estrogen that is known to interfere with normal thyroid functions.

Regular intake of vitamin B complex is extremely helpful in treating thyroid conditions. Taking them also prevent other minor diseases. You should include green leafy vegetables. Vitamin B complex can also be taken as pills. It improves the cellular oxygenation and gives us energy. The group provides immunity and rejuvenates the body.

Some of the naturopaths suggest taking Spirulina for treating hypothyroidism. It is very useful for maintaining the over all health too. Modern doctors suggest take Vitamin B Complex since it improves cellular oxygenation and energy. This group of vitamins is also known for helping in digestion, immune and thyroid function. Primrose Oil works as an essential fatty acid, which play keyrole for proper thyroid function.

A fine paste made of the vegetable jalakumbhi (Pistia straticies) applied over the affected part helps in reducing the swelling. The juice obtained from the jalakumbhi should be given in doses of II to 22 gm a day. It increases the amount of iodine, the lack of which, according to Allopathy, is one of the factors responsible for the disease.

Scars are fibrous tissue which replace normal skin after the dermis, which gets deteriorated following a wound or sore. A skin usually appears in the brownish, blackish or pinkish color. Scars though ugly looking are a natural way of the skin to repair itself from injury. The word scar owes its origin to the Greek word eschara' which means fireplace. An injury becomes a scar only after the sore or wound is completely healed. Let us see how you can treat and remove scars and acne scars from your body:

Apply vitamin E oil directly on the healing tissue two or three times a day. Vitamin E is used to help the skin regenerate, and the gentle massage that you do will help the tissue grow smoothly. You can even use Vitamin E capsules. Break the capsule and smear the oil of these capsule in the area which has scars. - Aloe vera paste can be combined with the oil of vitamin E capsules to remove the scars effectively

Massage scars with water and little baking soda to gently shed off the dead issue on the top layer of the skin. Massage the scat with baking soda for atleaset one minute, twice daily. Rinse with warm water and apply some olive oil to revitalize the tissue.

An expensive yet permanent form of scar removal is by using laser scar removal. The cost of the treatment will depend on the size and the area where the scar exists.

Sandalwood paste can effectively get rid of scars. Soak sandalwood in night overnight. The next morning apply the paste on scar affected areas and you will find improvements in your skin tone.

Olive oil or aloe vera gel can also reduce the scar from intensifying.

Apply lemon juice on the area where scars are present. Otherwise you can also trying rubbing lemon on the affected skin areas, by cutting the lemon into two halves. The citric quality of lemon helps in not only cleansing the pores but also removing the scars.

Apply fresh tomato juice on the affected areas of skin to remove the scars.

Rub your skin with ice-cubes to pale the scar. This is the simplest way to reduce scars on the face or other areas of skin.

Fullers earth can also be used well to remove scars. Take two tablespoons of fuller's earth and mix it with lemon juice. Mix them well, add rose water to the mixture. Apply the paste on the scars and the scars will reduce considerably. Allow it dry for 15 minutes before washing the area with cool water. If you do this twice a day, the scar will be completely cured.

Gently massage almond oil on the affected skin area to remove scars effectively.

Fenugreek seeds are also useful in scar removal treatments in a herbal manner. Take fenugreek seeds and dissolve them in a glass of water. Let it boil for about 5 minutes or so. Then let the solution cool and wash the affected area of scar with this solution. Washing the face with fenugreek water solution can also work wonders to add glow to your face.

Mash a ripe banana and apply the resultant paste on the scar. Leave on for ten minutes and then was the skin with cold water. You will be able to remove scars naturally this way.

Apply an extract of cucumber on the scar affected area and leave it like that for 15 minutes. Rinse your skin with cool water after 20 minutes. This method can remove the darkest of scars.

Applying honey directly on the scar area can also completely remove the scar. You must apply honey regularly on the scar affected area, till it goes away.

Dab some green tea on a cotton and massage it on the scar affected area.

Oils like olive oil, coconut oil and the aforementioned almond oil , if regularly applied on the skin several times a day can reduce scars effectively.

If the scar is due to an acne or pimple, do this: Mix a tablespoon of yoghurt, sour cream , a tablespoon of ground oatmeal and a some drops of lemon juice and mix together thoroughly. Apply this paste onto the face for ten minutes. Then rinse off with cold water. Do this several times a day. Se low fat sour cream if you have an oily skin.

Cut a clove of garlic into two parts and massage it on the acne or pimple area. This helps to cure the scar and its traces effectively.

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7 Amazing Healing Secrets Of The Lemon

Lemon And Bad Breath:
If you drink lemon juice mixed with a little honey two to three times a day you can be assured of having pleasant breath

Gum Disease And The Lemon Cure
Pyorrhea: or periodontitis refers to an advanced stage of periodontal disease in which the ligaments and bones that support the teeth become inflamed and infected. It is usually a result of gingivitis, a periodontal disease that infects the gums. Several prominent dentists prescribe the juice of lemon and salt for stubborn cases of pyorrhea.

The Benefits Of Lemon Juice For Athletes :
High priced ointments are not the best remedy for athelete's foot. You can simply combine equal parts of lemon juice and papaya juice to obtain the desired results.

Lemon Juice And Cataract:
Mamon & DyerRhonda Wilson in their book, The Use Of Remedies God's Medical Kit, write that Dr. Gerald Stahl reports reports numerous cases of cataracts being "eradicated" by mixing 50% lemon juice with 50% distilled water, and using this mixture as eye drops.

Asthma Meets Lemon Juice:
Dr. Joseph H. Greer cured patients of asthma by prescribing them two (2) tablespoons of lemon juice just before they ate each time, and two tablespoons each night before they retired to sleep for the evening. Along with this therapy he placed them on a general detoxifying diet (especially eliminating dairy products).

Lemon For Catarrh (Mucous):
A teaspoonful of olive oil with a teaspoon of lemon juice can be gradually-through a dropper-allowed to trickle through each nostril. It can also put into the ears each week for cleansing and tonic properties.

Will Lemon Juice Work For Acne?
Ensure your skin is clean. Squeeze 1 teaspoon of lemon juice into a small bowl. Use a cotton ball to soak up some juice. Dilute it with water if it burns. Dab the juice onto your pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples.

Leave on over night and rinse in the morning. Apply it again.... If you find the lemon juice too strong to leave on, even diluted with water, wash it off after 10 minutes in cold water. Expect improvements with this remedy after about 2 weeks.

"Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones." Proverbs 3:7,8.

Keith Henry is a former U.S. Marine. While in the Marines he attended school and became a paralegal. He operated a paralegal business contracting services out to lawyers, and helping some clients directly where the law allowed.

He eventually begin to study nutrtition and subsequently herbology...and has been taught by some of the most prolific herbalist and medical missionaries.

Keith Henry is curently a candidate for Naturopatheic Doctor(traditional). He is the director of Phase 3 Ministries, and has authored 5 books. He also operates a herbal practice, and has developed many herbal combinations. His office is based in Orlando, FL.

* The limb may begin to have large, dark marks that will become blisters filled with blackish fluid;

* The wound may actually begin to appear necrotic with a bluish, white or dark mottled, flaky appearance.

Critical Symptoms (usually within 4-5 days).

* Blood pressure will drop severely;

* The body goes into septic shock;

* Unconsciousness.

What Is Necrotising Fasciitis?

Necrotising Fasciitis is a rare type of tissue infection, with only around 500 cases diagnosed every year in the UK. Commonly known as the 'flesh eating disease', it develops after bacteria enter the body, either through direct contact with someone carrying the bacteria or after a penetrating injury to the skin. This can include significant trauma, such as surgery, or a minor injury, such as a scratch or cut. In some cases, trauma to the skin is so minor that the patient is not even aware it has happened.

Once inside the body, the bacteria quickly reproduce, causing toxins to be released which attack the soft tissue and fascia (a sheath of tissue covering the muscle). This destroys the soft tissue and fascia, and if left untreated can cause the body's organs to go into systemic shock.

Diagnosis and Treatment.

The bacteria which cause Necrotising Fasciitis spread rapidly, meaning a patient can become critical very quickly. A prompt diagnosis is therefore essential. However, unfortunately the primary symptoms of Necrotising Fasciitis can look like a minor affliction, and it is often misdiagnosed during the early stages.

To make a positive diagnosis, a medical professional should make a visual examination of the infected area, as well as sending tissue samples for microscopic evaluation.

If Necrotising Fasciitis is suspected, then antibiotics should be administered without delay. Once the presence of the infection is confirmed, then further treatment should follow immediately. This will involve the debridement (surgical removal) of the necrotic tissue, not only to remove the infected tissue, but to prevent the bacteria spreading. The extent of debridement will depend upon how far the disease has advanced. In cases of aggressive debridement, skin grafting is necessary to help heal the wound.

Summary.

If you believe you or a loved one could be suffering from Necrotising Fasciitis then it is urgent you seek medical assistance, as an early diagnosis is vital.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Let's us find out if the shortness of breath, numbness, tingling of feet and fingers, chest pain, palpitation, and vomiting were symptoms of panic attack or heart attack. Over a hundreds or maybe a thousands of people are having a big question mark in mind if they are facing a heart attack when they encounter those symptoms during the height of panic attack episode.

The fear of having a heart attack increases the intense of panic attack because of fear. Especially during the first onset of panic attack. Most people think they are having a heart attack than to think it is only a panic attack. Many knows what is heart attack than panic attack.

Hold tightly in your mind that there's nothing serious about panic attack. No one dies due to panic attack so, there's nothing to worry. It's your fear that triggers the episode of panic attack. Avoid and you have to get rid of it.

Heart attack is physiological while panic attack is psychological. It's the heart that causes heart attack while in panic attack it's the mind! To give you a peace of mind consult your physician and run a laboratory test. If all test resulted to negative outcome, be happy. It's only a panic attack. You can overcome it through your mind onset.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Why hyperventilation is a mysterious illness? Because after so many diagnostic procedures and medical examination had been made you still remain hanging in the air. Your physician can hardly determine what is really happening to you. What are those symptoms all about. Are you suffering from a serious illness?These are the biggest question marks your physician may have in mind. If found negative in all your laboratory test, rejoice! It only shows that you are physically fit and have nothing to worry about because you do not have any serious illness based on your laboratory test and diagnostic procedures.. You just have to learn how to live with it.

All of us knows that it is not easy to do that but that is the only an option you have to face. Avoid stress and anxieties because this triggers hyperventilation. You may experience again labored breathing, palpitations, numbness or tinglings in hands or feet. this is due to psychological condition called panic attack.Get rid of fears that you have a serious illness. There's no life threatening illness you have to worry. Move on and make all effort to bring back your normal life. If another episode of hyperventilation comes back learn how to handle it. most importantly, stay calm. Avoid fear. Avoid any activity that tends you to breathe faster or deeper than normal. It causes excessive expulsion of circulating carbon dioxide. It may result to panic attack - Free online encyclopedia.Wikipedia. You may like to check:http://wah.linkybank.com

Friday, August 24, 2012

You were on the heights of enjoying to watch a movie when suddenly, you can't breathe. Looks like there's no oxygen that goes inside your lungs no matter how much you try. Your heart begins to palpitate so fast oftentimes, it is accompanied by chest pain, blurred vision and dizziness. The worse is the feeling of passing out! What is it? Sound threatening!

Don't panic! it will only worsen the situation. It is indeed too hard too stay calm when you happen to face these kind of incident. Actually, there is nothing to worry about unless you have serious illness such as heart disease. This alarming symptom are part only of non-life threatening condition called Hyperventilation. It happens due to over breathing. When people are frightened or anxious they tend to draw volume of carbon dioxide.Insufficient blood supply to the brain will result to dizziness or numbness as a result you will hyperventilate.Apple Ipod & Accessories

Monday, August 20, 2012

Are you one of those millions of people that encounters mysterious illness? Do you experience physical fatigue? or lack of energy? Feeling bad all day for almost a couple of days, weeks, or month? Do you have slight fever, sore throat, muscle aches, or swollen lymph nodes? After all the diagnostic procedure you've gone thru in the hospital, did they found out what is really your illness?

Many illness remains a mystery that the hospital cannot detect through any laboratory tests, x-rays and other medical equipments. These symptoms frustrate many patients, physicians and even researchers because they cannot determine the cause and symptoms the patient wanted to find out. Some symptoms that are related in these illness are Thyroid Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus or Cancer. Doubts that you have flu, mononucleosis or sort of infectious illness may also be possible.The doctor has to determine what is really the cause of those physical disturbances to give you the proper prescription and recommendation.

Do you smoke? Do you drink liquors moderately? Do you sleep in proper time? How's your diet? These are some few question the physician may also ask to examine your case after all those laboratory test that were found negative. You may also hear from your doctor phrases like " Exercise and oxygenate your body...", " Detoxify your system..." Eat more fruits and vegetables..." " Take fiber foods..." Avoid stress..." and so forth. ..The physician may just prescribe a vitamins and ask you to come back to observe your condition again. It's truly frustrating to leave the hospital with undetermined illness after those laboratory test they made.

There are some illness that are either physiological or psychological. Among the few psychological illness I've heard are Depressions and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Both have also similar symptoms accompanied by sleep disorders, lost of appetite, confusions, and forgetfulness. It is indeed very frustrating and alarming that after those ways and means of dianostic procedures your illness still remains undetermined.

Find experts, physicians, psycho therapist who may recommend coping strategies to live with it. Formulate also your own strategies that can make you feel good and can comfort yourself. Talk to you friends, socialize if you can, live a normal life. Find something that can make you happy and comfortable. Take note your doctor's advise. Beside physiological illness is more threatening than psychological. Some people get well soon after doing recommended advise. Others takes too long to recover. Usually takes about a number of months or years.Apple Ipod & Accessories

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Saturday, August 18, 2012

When we were kids we used to play around together with our playmates or friends. Most of the time we run, jump, and climb inexhaustible in all physical activities. As we grow up as teens we are very active and untiring in all sports that we enjoy like swimming, biking, playing basketball, volleyball or even football. You enjoy doing them and you don't feel tired.

As we become older our physical activity began to decline. We easily get tired and becomes lazy. We just spend most of our time in watching tv, browsing in a computer or you just sit down for more hours reading books or newspapers. Gone were the days when we were so physically active unmindful of time we spend doing them.

Health problems may arise latter on. Lack of exercise may trigger the on set of diabetes, hypertension, heart desease and other complications in our vital organs. Why? Simply because of poor blood circulation. Aside from proper diet and sleep as most doctors advice, we need exercise to pump oxygen and blood for proper circulation and distribution in our body most importantly, to our vital organs. Inadequate supply of blood and oxygen will result to so many health complications and deterioration of our vital organs.

At age 40's, 50's or above we just need a few minutes stretching and walking. Try to walk around in malls or perhaps in nearby parks. If you live in a subdivision, this is the best place to take a walk around because you don't need to go somewhere far from your house.

One of the most disturbing feeling you'll never forget is when you start to feel a burning pain in the abdomen or in the chest. Then a few more hours later, you'll sense an upset stomach or indigestion. Later on you will experience an abdominal fullness that will result in loosing your appetite. Since you will always feel that your stomach is full all the time without eating anything and you don't feel hungry most of the time, your tendency is to begin to skip your meal. Until one day you will notice that the stomach pain and disturbance you are experiencing is getting worse. The pain alleviate and the intense is getting more and more each day. Check it out! These are some few symptoms of Stomach Acidity or Hyperacidity. Don't make any delays. Consult your doctor right away.

I came to experience also this stomach acidity which I mention here above. At first, every time I feel mild burning sensation and stomach pains I just went to a drugstore and buy an over the counter medicine to give me a temporary relief. I did this for almost a year or more which later on it does'nt work anymore.I went to a doctor and he prescribed the Proton Pump Inhibitor. I was told to take it three times a day for one week and come back to him after the prescribe medicine intake duration.

A week later, I went back to my doctor and told him that I do not feel any improvement after a week of taking those medicine that he prescribed to me. After the conversation and some few diagnostic procedure I was asked and referred to endoscopy room. I can't stay there anymore for an hour to undergo endoscopy. I had terrible stomach pain and can not walk straight anymore. I decided to just go home and have some rest to find relief.

At home, while lying and about to close my eyes to find sleep I remember the Natural Healing Book I once read. It was mentioned about the amazing healing power of lemon or the same with kalamansi in the Philippines.

Lemon has full of vitamins and minerals enought to cleanse the whole systems of our body. It is the tough exterminator of acids in our body. Its curative medicinal properties is best for stomach acidity or hyperacidity, dyspepsia, hurtburn, and indigestion.

Although lemon seems contrary to acidity as most people says, I sliced the lemon into two and zip the juice and took another three more lemon on that day. I did this every six hour or three times a day. I was only taking soft diet that day then in the evening, upon retiring I place a cold compress on my stomach for at least 15minutes. When I woke the next day I was surprised! I felt surprising improvements. I can already stand straight and the pain in my stomach was just tolerable.When all options fails, go herbal remedy.

Today I don't buy anymore or take over the counter antacid. Every time I felt disturbing in my stomach due to my hyper acidity. I just take two lemon or kalamansi. Slice them then zip the juice. I feel good at once doing this rather than taking an antacid.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

What is a bedsores? It's a lesion that gradually grows worse when it was neglected. The usual people having bedsores were those people seriously injured in the spinal then paralyzed. As well as those people who were paralyzed due to stroke.

They spent most of the day just lying in bed or sitting in wheelchair. Lying and sitting without movements will certainly build up a lesion later on and it may worsen when neglected. Whenever there is pressure in a vein the blood cannot circulate properly. Gradually, a lesion starts to build up later on. When it worsen the wounds is called bedsores or decubitus ulcers.

We do not set aside the competence of specialized doctors in their treatment means in this case. If for any reason you decide to go for alternative treatment for bedsores try this. This is what I learned from people with bedsore. Get a liter of clean water. Put a tablespoon of salt( Avoid iodize salt. Use sea salt or rock salt.) and a tablespoon of sodium hypochlorite also known as bleaching compound or clorox.Shake or mix them thoroughly. Apply this only to clean the wounds in the morning and before going to bed. Please take note that this is only for external purpose. This is only use for cleaning the wounds.